Aspire IAS since its inception has been coterminous with excellence in providing 'ONE-STOP-

SOLUTION' for all the three stages of Civil Services Examination. We have benefited a huge array

of toppers in the pastyears (including ALL INDIA RANK 1 – NANDINI K.R) to enter the Civil

Services including IAS, IFS, IPS and other Central Services every year.

OUR MISSION

To empower students with

Knowledge,

Conceptual clarity,

Cutting edge analysis on various GS

subjects and their correlation,

Promoting self-study and regular

revision,

Promoting 'PLAY WAY' techniques of

learning by inducing elements of Vedic

method of learning,

Imbibing quality education and values

together.

OUR VISION

To bring in the much-needed knowledge

revolution by innovating and changing the

methods of teaching and cementing the

STUDENT-TEACHER relationship based on

trust, hard work and understanding by

providing efficient guidance and monitoring

by the highly experienced faculty and study

material of the highest standard. We also

endeavor to empathize with the TIME-

MONEY-HOPE of students as well.

Our Director Mr. Ankit Kumar and teachers put in equal hard work only for our students. Because of

these guiding principles, our students have been able to score good marks in exam.

In order to spread the magical words of knowledge and empowerment , the Institute has come up

with six centers of excellence spread across different zones of India (Delhi, Jaipur, Bhopal, Pune,

Hyderabad and Bengaluru) and each center provides at par facility as well as teaching quality with

respect to educational standards.

In the last 13 years, we have generated 500+ results!! Join us to be one among the toppers!!

NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS PROGRAMMETM

BY DIRECTOR SIR

“Aspire IAS is the innovator of NPAP”

Detailed coverage of THE HINDU and other newspapers like Business standard, Live

Mint & Indian Express etc.

800+ topics of P1,P2 and P3 of General Studies.

Comprehensive coverage of last 5 years issues &NCERTs.

Well Crafted materials in the form of GOOD MORNING TIMES, EDITORIAL &

YOU(THE HINDU), QUICK AND WEEKLY DIGESTs, PT POINTERs

Coverage of 2 atlases (OXFORD STUDENTS ATLAS & ORIENT LONGMAN

BLACKWSAN)

Daily Writing skill practice and MCQ’s (200+ Q’s & 1500 MCQ’s)

Covering full section like IR, S&T, ENV, Social Issues, Culture, Mapping, Geography, Eco,

Polity &Ethics

Revision/ doubt clearance in the class

YOJANA(3YRS) Government journals & PRAKARAM

Maximum result in last 6 years (Including Rank-1)

AVAILABLE BATCHES

WEEKDAYS

TUES & FRI(8-12PM)

TUES & FRI(2-6PM)

WEEKEND BATCH

SUNDAY

(8-6PM)

FEES AND DURATION

1. OCT-MAY 2020: Rs. 13,000/-

(Including tax)

2. FOR OLD SRUDENTS – Rs.

11,500 (Including tax)

3. 1 year course OCT to SEP

2020: Rs. 21,000/- (Including

tax)

- CONNECT 2 UPSC

(NCERT BATCH BY DIRECTOR SIR)

More than 20 NCERTs will be covered, to strengthen your foundation.

Sharpen your basics to help you learn the advanced topics easily.

Completion of all associated topics, NOT MERE NOTES DISTRIBUTION.

UNIQUE MINDMAP APPROACH.

The batch will help you in Essay writing as well as PT-cum-Mains preparation.

Study material also provided.

FEES AND DURATION

4 days’ a week classes

Total: 40-45 classes

Fees: Rs. 14,999

SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO

PACK

NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS

PROGRAM (Rs. 13,000) +

C2U (Rs. 14,999) = Rs.

27,999

only Rs. 25,000

SCHEDULE OF THE BATCH IS ATTACHED HERE:

S. NO. NCERT TO BE

COVERED

TIMINGS

AND DAYS

FACULTY

1 Democracy on India:

Issues and Challenges

(A S Narang)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

2 Contemporary world

politics (Class 12th)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

3 Introductory

Microeconomics (Class

12th )

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

4 Fundamentals of

Physical Geography

(Class 11th )

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

5 India Physical

environment (Class

11th)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

6 India People and

Economy(Class 12th )

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

7 Fundamentals of Human

Geography (Class 12th)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

8 6th , 7th , 8th Old

Geography NCERT (For

World Geography)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

9 Principle in Geography

Part 1 and 2 (Old

NCERT)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

10 Introduction to Art &

Culture(Class 11)

12-2:30PM

MON&THUR

DIRECTOR SIR

S. NO. NCERT TO BE

COVERED

TIMINGS

AND DAYS

FACULTY

11 Ancient India (R S

Sharma)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

12 Medieval India ( Satish

Chandra)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

13 Contemporary World

history ( Arjun dev)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

14 Modern India (Bipin

Chandra)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

15 India and the

contemporary world Part

1 ( Class 9th )

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

16 India and the

contemporary world Part

II (Class 10th )

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

17 Indian constitution at

work (Class 11th)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

18 Social change and

development in INDIA(

12th class)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

19 Politics in India since

Independence (Class

12th)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

20 Polity of India (10th

class)

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

21 Selective chapters of

Science NCERT of class

9 and 10

12-2:30PM

WED & SAT

MADHAV SIR

(IRS)

TARGET 50 PT-CUM- MAINS BATCH

BY DIRECTOR SIR

MOST COMPREHENSIVE ALL INCLUSIVE BATCH FOR GS

Complete GS is covered from basic to advanced – NCERTS to answer writing and essays

alongwith MCQs.

UNIQUE MINDMAP APPROACH.

Regular tests of both MCQs and answer writing. There are even surprise class tests to keep you

on your toes.

Timely completion of syllabus with revision.

Less writing, more understanding.

Maximum learning within the class itself.

RESURGENCE PROGRAM- EXCLUSIVE REVISION BATCH OF ASPIRE IAS is also

included.

INDIA YEAR BOOK will also be covered

More than 70% of the Mains syllabus is covered before the Prelims itself.

Also includes test series for Prelims - 53 tests

WSDP – Writing Skill Development Program is also included (33 sessions).

FEES AND DURATION

Also includes two seasons of Newspaper Analysis

Program, covering 5 years contemporary issues.

Fees: Rs. 98,999 (without NCERT)

Rs. 1,14,000 (with NCERT – C2U)

Duration: October 2019 to August 2020

TARGET 50 MAINS

By Director Sir

ENTRY ONLY THROUGH ENTRANCE TEST

Here, Mains syllabus and associated analysis is covered in depth, by using 800+

MINDMAPS.

Full coverage of PAPER-1-2-3-4 and ESSAY

RANK-1 NANDANI KR was from this batch.

A student can score 450+ easily in GS and 150+ in ESSAY after getting perfection from this

batch.

Major emphasis upon understanding, correlation and development of writing skills

FEES: Rs. 62,000 (ALSO INCLUDES 1 SEASON OF

NEWSPAPER)

DURATION:

1st session – OCT 2019 TO MARCH 2020

(Complete Paper 2, 3 and Geography)

BREAK FOR PRELIMS

2nd Session – JUNE 2020 TO AUG 2020

(World History, Ethics, Social Issues and WSDP)

INTEGRATED R.A.W.

BY DIRECTOR SIR Finding it hard to begin with writing skills? Aspire IAS is all set to provide the ultimate solution for

it. With its brand new initiative, Integrated Revise. Analyse. Write. (R.A.W.), Aspire IAS is ready

to set a mark in the UPSC preparation. This program aims at helping aspirants improve their writing

skills. It is a one-stop solution for all writing skills related problems faced by the students – be it

knowledge gap or writing speed troubles.

THIS BATCH INCLUDES RAW AS WELL AS WRITING SKILL DEVELOPMENT:

BENEFITS OF THE PROGRAM:

FIRST TIME IN INDIA, Integrated RAW has combined revision of the entire eneral Studies

syllabus with simultaneous tests. It will help you in:

Completion of your revision schedule on time, within class itself.

Mindmap approach to make notes and revise vast syllabus quickly.

Timely test taking as you go on with revision.

Learn the art of correlation among different subjects, to increase value of your answers.

Practice speed answer writing to provide a simulated UPSC Mains experience.

Increase your knowledge base to improve your score.

All tests and classroom revision topics will be based on Past Year Questions of UPSC.

MOST STUDENTS COMPLAIN OF MAKING A REVISION SCHEDULE, AS PER THE TEST

SERIES, BUT CANNOT FOLLOW IT TILL THE END. THIS IS YOUR ONE-STOP-

SOLUTION FOR REVISION AND WRITING PRACTICE.

COURSE COVERAGE:

General Studies Mains Paper 1, 2, 3 and 4 as well as Essay writing.

THE SCHEDULE IS ATTACHED HERE:

DATE SESSION SUBJECT

16th

October 12PM Paper -1

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Human Geography

19TH

October 12PM Paper -1

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Economic Geography

&

Social issue

20TH

October

9AM

TEST-1 Geography and Social

Issues

23rd

October 12PM Paper -2

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Indian Polity (Laxmikant)

FR/DPDP/C-S/PARLIAMENT

ETC AND ASSOCIATED

CURRENT ISSUES

30TH

October 12PM Paper -2

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

International relation

&

I.ORG

2nd

November 12PM

Paper -1

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

World and modern History

3rd

November

9AM

TEST-2 Polity and IR

6th

November 12PM Paper -1

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Culture and Post consolidation

India and Physical Geography

9TH

November 12PM Paper -2

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

3 Years current Governance

Issues

10th

November

9AM

TEST-3 Current Governance

& Physical Geo

13TH

November 12PM Paper -2

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

3 Years Governance Issues

20th

November 12 PM Paper -2

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

REMAINING ISSUES OF

PAPER-2

24th

November

9AM

Test-4 Paper-2

COMPOSITE

27th

November 12PM Paper -1

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Paper 1 remaining Issues

30th

November 12PM Paper -3

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Poverty-Hunger-Development-

Finance-RBI

1st December

9AM

Test-5 Geo & Culture -

History

4th

December 12PM Paper -3

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Environment

11th

December 12PM Paper -3

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Current Economics 3 years and

S&T

14th

December 12PM Paper -3

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Internal security

15th

December

9AM

Test-6 Paper-1

COMPOSITE

21stDecember 12PM Paper -3

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Remaining topics and Current

22nd

December

9AM

Test- 7 S&T-Internal

security-Environment

25th

December 12PM Paper -4

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

How to write CASE STUDIES

25 case studies

28th

December 12PM

Paper -4

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

How to write CASE STUDIES

35 case studies

writing, revision and Discussion)

29th

December

9AM

Test-8 Economic

Development

4th

January 12PM

Paper -4

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Ethics theory

5th

January 9AM Test-9 Paper-3

COMPOSITE

8th

January 12PM Paper -4

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Ethics and case studies (30

studies)

11th

January 12PM

Paper -4

(40 Questions, structure, write-up,

writing, revision and Discussion)

Ethics and case studies (UPSC

case studies)

12th

January

9AM

Test-10 Ethics theory

19th

January

9AM

Test-11 Ethics case studies

20th

January

9AM

Test-12 Ethics COMPOSITE

2nd

Feb 9AM ESSAY 1

3rd

Feb 9AM ESSAY 2

4 COMPOSITE PAPERS (WITHOUT DISCUSSION) UPSC pattern

PRELIMS SPECIFIC MODULES

AN INNOVATION BY ASPIRE IAS

MAPPING (by Director Sir): OCTOBER 2019

Covering whole world and Indian mapping

More emphasis upon observation like borders, latitudes passing etc.

EXAMPLE: Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi?

(2018 PRELIMS)

(a) Bengaluru (CORRECT ANSWER)

(b) Hyderabad

(c) Nagpur

(d) Pune

Coverage of human and economic geo through MAPS.

It will help the candidate in:

Securing 4-5 questions in Prelims

Increasing the value of Mains answers by increased use of maps,

especially economic and human geography.

FEES: Rs. 3000

DURATION: 10-15 classes

GEOGRAPHY+MAPPING (by Director Sir): OCTOBER 2019

Indian as well as world geography is covered, including physical, human and economic

geography.

No dictation. Learn within class itself.

Unique mindmap approach.

LEARN GEOGRAPHY FROM THE TEACHER WHO SCORED 356 MARKS IN

GEOGRAPHY.

Also includes mapping module.

NCERTs to advanced books like GC Leong are covered.

FEES: Rs. 9,000

DURATION: 15-20 classes

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY (by Director Sir): NOV-DEC 2019

Most updated course in the UPSC preparation.

With changing pattern of the exam towards becoming more current affairs-oriented, it is

important to link the syllabus with contemporary issues.

Updated study material is also provided.

Traditional as well as contemporary environment is covered.

This batch can ensure 10-15 questions in the prelims exam and close to 70 marks in the

PAPER 3 of UPSC Mains exam. It will also help you in essay.

Maximum learning within class itself, including map work for national parks, etc.

FEES: Rs. 8500

DURATION: 22 classes

SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO PACK

GEOGRAPHY + MAPPING (Rs. 9000) +

ENVIRONMENT (Rs. 8500) = Rs. 17,500

PAY ONLY Rs. 15,500

ECONOMICS (by Director Sir): JANUARY 2020

BASIC TO ADVANCED ECONOMICS + 3 YEARS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES

Special focus on terminologies and schemes, from where UPSC asks questions.

Full coverage of contemporary and applied economics.

2 years contemporary issues covered in detail.

The batch is designed on the basis of UPSC past year papers, and changing trend if questions.

Budget and Economic Survey, with analysis FREE

It will help you in Prelims, Mains as well as Interview.

FEES: Rs. 9500

DURATION: 17 classes

INDIA YEAR BOOK+CULTURE (by Director Sir): FEB- MARCH 2020

MOST PROMINENT AND POPULAR COURSE

WE WILL COVER 4 YEARS OF IYB

Most helpful in Paper 2, 3, essay and writing skills as well as Interview.

Covering all government schemes and their analysis

50% Economics and 20% of other subjects have direct link

Optionals like Geography, Sociology, Anthropology can get direct help.

24 classes with additional notes

Class revision and MCQ’s test

FULL INDIAN CULTURE WITH DIAGRAMS

EXAMPLE: PRELIMS 2018 QUESTION:

Consider the following:

1. Areca nut

2. Barley

3. Coffee

4. Finger millet

5. Groundnut

6. Sesamum

7. Turmeric

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has announced the Minimum Support Price for which

of the above?

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 7 only

(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6 only (CORRECT ANSWER)

(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7

FEES: Rs. 9,500

DURATION: 20 classes

POLITY

From basic to advance topics covered

Coverage of Constitution of India, Parliament, Panchayati Raj, President, Fundamental

Duties, Directive Principles of State Policy and other recurring topics

Focus will be on most-asked areas of UPSC.

Helpful in Mains as well as Prelims

FULL COURSE: OCT 2019

FEES: Rs. 8500

DURATION: 20-25 classes

CRASH COURSE (by

Director Sir): APRIL 2020

FEES: Rs. 3500

DURATION: 5 days

HISTORY

Full coverage of the syllabus in story format.

Even applied questions of history asked in Mains are practiced in class itself.

EXAMPLE: How different would have been the achievement of Indian independence without

Mahatma Gandhi? Discuss. (UPSC MAINS 2015)

Maximum learning, less dictation:

-Ancient History

-Medieval history

- Modern history

FULL COURSE: OCT

2019

FEES: Rs. 8500

DURATION: 20-25

classes

CRASH COURSE (by

Director Sir): APRIL

2020

FEES: Rs. 3500

DURATION: 5 days

SPECIAL OFFER: COMBO PACK: CRASH

COURSE FOR QUICK REVISION

POLITY (RS. 3500) + HISTORY (RS. 3500) =

RS. 7000

PAY ONLY RS. 6000

CSAT

English comprehension

Maths

Reasoning

Advanced maths and Data Interpretation

Only Rs. 3000 per module

COMBO PACK:

FULL CSAT COURSE = 4 X RS. 3000 = RS. 12,000

PAY ONLY Rs. 10,000

QEPP+ Quality Enhancement Program for Prelims

C2U – CONNECT2UPSC (NCERT BATCH) 14,999

Geography + Mapping 9,000

Environment 8,500

Economics 9,500

India Year Book 9,500

Polity 8,500

History 8,500

Newspaper Analysis Program (Oct – May) 13,000

Prelims Test Series 8,500

CSAT 10,000

TOTAL 1,00,000

BUT YOU PAY ONLY Rs. 69,999

QEPP+ (without NCERT BATCH C2U): Rs. 64,999

QEPP+ (without CSAT): Rs. 62,999

OTHER COURSES

LIVE MCQs (UNIQUE INITIATIVE OF ASPIRE IAS)

UPSC type questions by Director sir

Same day discussion and evaluation as well as feedback

Best way to quickly revise through MCQ practice

Sectional as well as comprehensive tests

FEES: RS. 200 per paper (18 sessions)

PRELIMS TEST SERIES (Rs. 8,500)

MAINS TEST SERIES:

WRITING SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

RAW – REVISE ANALYSE WRITE

TO KNOW MORE: VISIT US AT www.aspireias.com

The three stages are closely linked to

each other and it is advised to prepare

in an integrated manner. Recently,

especially 2017 onwards, the pattern of

the prelims exam is changing fast. It is

becoming more analytical, and the

students are required to link current

affairs and the newspaper with the

static portion of the syllabus and

basic concepts. The correct strategy is:

T- THINK

A – ANALYSE

W - WRITE

EXAMPLES:

2019 PRELIMS QUESTIONS:

Ques. Which one of the following National Parks lies completely in the temperate alpine zone?

(a) Manas National Park

(b) Namdapha National Park

(c) Neora Valley National Park

(d) Valley of Flowers National Park (CORRECT ANSWER)

This question is related to a previous year question, yet different. National parks and Wildlife

sanctuaries are always in the news. There location and features are part of Environment syllabus

(ALSO COVERED IN OUR EXCLUSIVE MAPPING BATCH).

It can easily be answered by using the elimination technique.

PRELIMS

MAINSINTERVIEW

Ques. Consider the following statements:

1. Some species of turtles are herbivores.

2. Some species of fish are herbivores.

3. Some species of marine mammals are herbivores.

4. Some species of snakes viviparous.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (CORRECT ANSWER)

This is a question where basic knowledge and recent researches regarding wildlife must be integrated

to arrive at the correct answer. Application of basic science and elimination technique can help the

candidate mark the correct answer.

2018 PRELIMS QUESTIONS

Ques. Consider the following statements:

1. The Earth’s magnetic field has reversed every few hundred thousand years.

2. When the Earth was created more than 4000 million years ago, there was 54% oxygen and no

carbon dioxide.

3. When living organisms orginated, they modified the early atmosphere of the Earth.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (CORRECT ANSWER)

(d) 1, 2 and 3

This question stumped many aspirants but was covered in our Geography batch, as part of Human

Geography.

Ques. How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control

Board (CPCB)?

1. The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive

order of the Government.

2. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the

higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to

improve the quality of air in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (CORRECT ANSWER)

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

This question is also a combination of contemporary and static syllabus, and application of analytical

skills by the candidate. The same was covered in our NEWSPAPER ANALYSIS BATCH.

NOW THAT YOU HAVE AN IDEA ABOUT THE PATTERN OF THE EXAM, LET US TALK

ABOUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR ANY EXAMINATION – THE SYLLABUS.

PRELIMS SYLLABUS

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two

hours

• Current events of national and

international importance

• History of India and Indian National

Movement

• Indian and World Geography -

Physical, Social, Economic geography

of India and the World.

• Indian Polity and Governance –

Constitution, Political System,

Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights

Issues, etc.

• Economic and Social Development –

Sustainable Development, Poverty,

Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector

Initiatives, etc.

• General issues on Environmental

ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate

Change - that do not require subject

specialization

• General Science.

Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two

hours

• Comprehension

• Interpersonal skills including

communication skills;

• Logical reasoning and analytical

ability

• Decision making and problem solving

• General mental ability

• Basic numeracy (numbers and their

relations, orders of magnitude Etc.)

(Class X level), Data interpretation

(charts, graphs, tables, data Sufficiency

etc. -Class X level)

• English Language Comprehension

skills (Class X level).

FOR DETAILED ANALYSIS OF PAST YEAR

PRELIMS PAPERS, VISIT OUR YOUTUBE

CHANNEL FOR THE MOST ACCURATE KEYS

AND EXPALNATION.

MAINS SYLLABUS

General Studies-I: 250Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the

World and Society)

Indian culture will cover the salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from

ancient to modern times.

Modern Indian history from about the middle of the eighteenth century until the present-

significant events, personalities, issues

The Freedom Struggle - its various stages and important contributors /contributions from

different parts of the country.

Post-independence consolidation and reorganization within the country.

History of the world will include events from 18th century such as industrial revolution,

world wars, redrawal of national boundaries, colonization, decolonization, political

philosophies like communism, capitalism, socialism etc.- their forms and effect on the

society.

Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India.

Role of women and women's organization, population and associated issues, poverty and

developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies.

Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism

& secularism.

Salient features of world's physical geography.

Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian

sub-continent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector

industries in various parts of the world (including India)

Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic activity, cyclone

etc., geographical features and their location- changes in critical geographical features

(including water-bodies and ice-caps) and in flora and fauna and the effects of such changes.

General Studies-II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and

International relations)

Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant

provisions and basic structure.

Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to

the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges

therein.

Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.

Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries Parliament and

State Legislatures - structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and

issues arising out of these.

Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary Ministries and

Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their

role in the Polity.

Salient features of the Representation of People's Act.

Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of various

Constitutional Bodies.

Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising

out of their design and implementation.

Development processes and the development industry the role of NGOs, SHGs, various

groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders

Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the

performance of these schemes; mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for the

protection and betterment of these vulnerable sections.

Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health,

Education, Human Resources.

Issues relating to poverty and hunger.

Important aspects of governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance-

applications, models, successes, limitations, and potential; citizens charters, transparency &

accountability and institutional and other measures.

Role of civil services in a democracy.

India and its neighbourhood- relations.

Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting

India's interests Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on

India's interests, Indian diaspora.

Important International institutions, agencies and fora, their structure, mandate.

General Studies-III: 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Bio-diversity,

Environment, Security and Disaster Management) Development, Bio diversity, Environment,

Security and Disaster Management.

Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth,

development and employment.

Inclusive growth and issues arising from it.

Government Budgeting.

Major crops cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and

irrigation systems storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce and issues and

related constraints; e-technology in the aid of farmers Issues related to direct and indirect

farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Public Distribution System objectives,

functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Technology

missions; economics of animal-rearing.

Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream

and downstream requirements, supply chain management.

Land reforms in India.

Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on

industrial growth.

Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Investment models.

Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life

Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and

developing new technology.

Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology

and issues relating to intellectual property rights.

Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment

Disaster and disaster management.

Linkages between development and spread of extremism.

Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.

Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and social

networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money-laundering

and its prevention Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of

organized crime with terrorism Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.

General Studies-IV: 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)

This paper will include questions to test the candidates' attitude and approach to issues

relating to integrity, probity in public life and his problem solving approach to various issues

and conflicts faced by him in dealing with society. Questions may utilise the case study

approach to determine these aspects. The following broad areas will be covered.

Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human

actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships.

Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and

administrators; role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour;

moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

Aptitude and foundational values for Civil Service , integrity, impartiality and non-

partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance and compassion

towards the weaker-sections.

Emotional intelligence-concepts, and their utilities and application in administration and

governance.

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from India and world.

Public/Civil service values and Ethics in Public administration: Status and problems; ethical

concerns and dilemmas in government and private institutions; laws, rules, regulations and

conscience as sources of ethical guidance; accountability and ethical governance;

strengthening of ethical and moral values in governance; ethical issues in international

relations and funding; corporate governance.

Probity in Governance: Concept of public service; Philosophical basis of governance and

probity; Information sharing and transparency in government, Right to Information, Codes of

Ethics, Codes of Conduct, Citizen's Charters, Work culture, Quality of service delivery,

Utilization of public funds, challenges of corruption.

Case Studies on above issues.